This semi-detached corner house is located in the Don Lazaro gated community in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena, and is offered at a fixed asking price of €480,000. The property provides 129 m² of registered living space across three levels, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private solarium with partial sea views, and air conditioning throughout. Built in 1991, the house sits on a flat, walkable street beside Parque Benamaina, roughly 2.1 km from the beaches of Benalmadena as the crow flies and 9.5 km from Malaga Airport. A private closed garage in the underground parking is included.
Within Benalmadena, the resale market around Arroyo de la Miel competes directly with new-build developments launching along the town's coastal and hillside zones. The comparable projects listed nearby include Blossom Hills from €338,900, Blossom from €418,000 and Finca Dona Maria from €430,000, all advertised with from-prices as new construction. Against that backdrop, the fixed €480,000 asking price of this house needs to be read typologically: it buys a corner semi-detached house with 129 m² of registered space, an additional 50 m² upper level, a private solarium, two outdoor terraces and a private closed garage, in an established community of sixteen homes. New-build apartments at lower entry prices generally offer smaller footprints, communal amenities shared across larger resident groups and, in some cases, construction timelines that still run into future years, whereas this property is completed and immediately usable. The trade-off runs the other way too: a 1991 building carries the construction standards of its era, and buyers comparing it with 2024-structural-quality developments should factor in a technical survey, window and insulation upgrades and the absence of a lift, currently only planned by the community. Positionally, Arroyo de la Miel is the inland hub of the town, 2.1 km from the main beaches as the crow flies and 1.0 km from the Cercanías station, contrasting with coastal new-builds that prioritise front-line proximity at higher price points per square metre. Across the wider region, Benalmadena recorded 2,299 housing transactions in a year, indicating an active and liquid market, and the town's position between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 18 km from Malaga, keeps demand supported by both tourism and permanent residency. Median provincial income of €16,450 provides context for local affordability, while international buyer demand along this stretch of coast sets the effective pricing level. For buyers weighing this house against the new-build alternatives, the decision effectively comes down to immediate availability, space and privacy versus contemporary specification and developer warranties.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house stands in Arroyo de la Miel, the inland commercial heart of Benalmadena, adjacent to Parque Benamaina. The setting is urban with shops, a pharmacy at 234 m and a supermarket at 328 m within walking distance. The train station of Arroyo de la Miel lies about 1.0 km away, and Malaga Airport is 9.5 km as the crow flies, making arrivals and departures straightforward.
The layout suits a household needing three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate work or hobby space: the top floor holds an open-plan room currently used as a home office, convertible into a fourth bedroom, opening onto a solarium of approximately 50 m². The main floor combines a living-dining room with fireplace, a traditional kitchen and a morning patio. A communal pool serves the sixteen homes.
This is not a new-build project. The house dates from 1991 and is key-ready, described by the seller as being in excellent condition with a modernised en-suite bathroom. The en-suite has a walk-in shower, and the property has hot and cold air conditioning. Because it is an existing home, the asking price of €480,000 is fixed rather than part of a price list.
Several constraints should be noted. Holiday rentals are prohibited within the community, which limits rental income options. The house sits on an elevated first floor above commercial premises; an elevator is only planned, not yet built, so stairs are currently part of daily access. There is no private pool, only a communal one. The gradient from the town towards the beach is steep at 8.2%, which affects walking routes to the coast.
This house fits several recognisable situations. A couple or family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently will find the school supply, health centre and year-round commerce of Arroyo de la Miel immediately usable, and the train connection to Malaga and Fuengirola supports commuting without a car. Buyers who work remotely can use the top-floor office space as it stands, with the option to convert it into a fourth bedroom later as household needs change. Those seeking a second home with low management burden benefit from the sixteen-home community, the communal pool and the private garage, which together limit maintenance responsibilities compared with a detached villa. The no-holiday-letting rule means the property does not suit buyers whose primary aim is short-term rental yield; long-term letting may be possible but should be verified with the community. The house is less suitable for buyers who want step-free access throughout, since the front door sits above commercial premises on an elevated level and the elevator remains at planning stage. Likewise, anyone expecting a private pool or direct beach views should note the communal pool arrangement and the partial nature of the sea views from the solarium. For buyers prioritising walkability, a fixed price on a completed 1991 property with modernised elements, and a quiet residential atmosphere close to Benalmadena's beachfront, the profile aligns well.
The house was completed in 1991 and is presented as a blend of traditional Andalusian elements and modernised components. The kitchen retains a traditional wooden design and opens onto a small patio used for morning coffee; the listing describes it as well kept rather than newly installed. The en-suite bathroom has been modernised and includes a walk-in shower, while the second bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The living-dining room has a fireplace and opens onto the south-facing terrace, with chandeliers and a bright double-aspect arrangement visible in the listing photography. Climate control consists of air conditioning for both hot and cold functions, supplementing the fireplace in winter. Floors follow the terracotta tiling typical of the era and region, as seen in the communal areas of the complex. The upper level of approximately 50 m² is an open-plan space finished as a home office, floored and glazed with arched windows, and connects directly to the solarium. Storage and parking are well covered: the property includes a large private closed garage in the underground level plus gated communal parking access at street level, unusual for a house of this size in a town-centre location. As with any 1991 building, buyers are advised to have a technical survey assess insulation standards, electrical installation and window performance, since construction norms of that period differ from current requirements and no certification details are available in the source data.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €480,000 as an existing, key-ready home. That figure reflects 129 m² of registered living space plus the upper level of roughly 50 m², three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a solarium and a private closed garage in the underground parking, with exclusive access to a gated communal parking area at street level. For context, nearby new-build projects in Benalmadena advertise from-prices between €338,900 and €430,000, though those typically concern apartments or different typologies rather than a corner house with a private garage in an established community. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees, and annual running costs including community fees and local property tax, which are not included in the asking price.
Daily life here revolves around Arroyo de la Miel, one of the most service-dense districts on this stretch of the Costa del Sol. The immediate street is flat and residential, with a pharmacy 234 m away, a supermarket at 328 m, and a health centre and the Cercanías train station both within about a kilometre. Mornings can begin on the south-facing terrace or in the coffee patio off the kitchen, with sun reaching the main outdoor spaces for most of the day. The communal pool sits directly below the living room terrace, so swimming involves a short walk downstairs rather than a drive. The surrounding area counts 186 restaurants, 48 cafés and 23 banks within 2 km, plus seven schools, meaning groceries, errands and dining out rarely require a car. Evenings often centre on the solarium, which offers privacy and partial sea views over the rooftops towards the coast. The urban rhythm is year-round rather than seasonal: Benalmadena has some 78,000 registered inhabitants, tourism is concentrated around the marina and beachfront 3 to 4.5 km away, and the Don Lazaro community itself is limited to sixteen homes with a strictly residential rule that excludes holiday letting. The pedestrian layout, the fireplace in the living room and the walkable proximity of Parque La Paloma roughly 2 km away shape a routine built on foot traffic, local commerce and quiet evenings at home rather than resort-style amenities at the doorstep.
Arroyo de la Miel functions as the everyday engine of Benalmadena, and this house sits at its quiet edge beside Parque Benamaina. The neighbourhood profile is unusually practical: within 2 km there are 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, seven schools and a hospital, supported by thirteen primary and eleven secondary schools across the town. The health centre is a short walk away, and the hospital lies 1.1 km from the property. The Cercanías train station at 1.0 km connects to Malaga city, the airport corridor and Fuengirola, complemented by eight public transport lines with fifteen stops in the area. For leisure, Parque La Paloma is roughly 2 km away and offers one of the coast's largest municipal green spaces. Sports facilities within easy reach include Club Municipal de Hielo, an ice rink, at 0.6 km, the Club de Raqueta at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km. Benalmadena counts 219 sports facilities in total. The mood is residential and local in character, with the tourist economy, 24 hotels and the marina concentrated along the coast 3 to 4.5 km downhill, keeping the immediate streets calm outside commercial hours.
The map shows the house beside Parque Benamaina in Arroyo de la Miel, on the flat inland side of Benalmadena. Note how the beaches, marina and golf courses cluster within a few kilometres downhill and westward, while Malaga Airport sits conveniently close at 9.5 km as the crow flies.
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Benalmadena occupies the central section of the Costa del Sol, 12 km west of Malaga and positioned between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Malaga city, with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 18 km away by direct line and anchors the region's employment, culture and airport. Marbella sits 31 km to the southwest. Within Benalmadena itself, Arroyo de la Miel is the inland residential and commercial core, distinct from the beachfront and the Benalmadena Pueblo hillside quarter. For buyers comparing locations, this address trades seafront proximity for flat, walkable access to the train line, schools and shops, while remaining within a few kilometres of the beaches and marina.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances can be longer, and the 8.2% gradient towards the coast is steep, so walking to the beach involves a sustained climb on the return. The nearest shoreline, Playa de Santa Ana, lies 0.5 km away, with Playa Malapesquera at 0.7 km and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.8 km according to area data; the listing itself quotes roughly 3 km to the beachfront boulevard by road, which illustrates the difference between direct and actual routes. Puerto Marina sits about 4.5 km from the house. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 9.5 km as the crow flies, typically a short drive, and the station of Arroyo de la Miel at 1.0 km provides rail links towards Malaga and Fuengirola. Golfers can reach Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 1.0 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 5.9 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.9 km. Electric-vehicle charging points are 5.0 km away, with Tesla Superchargers in Fuengirola and Malaga at 6.5 and 7.7 km respectively. A car is convenient but not essential for daily life here.
| Beach Distance | 0.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.8 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benalmadena sits at 54 m above sea level on the coastal shelf between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Malaga. The average annual temperature is 18.6°C, a Mediterranean profile with mild winters and warm summers moderated by sea proximity. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about four months, concentrated between early summer and early autumn. Sunshine hours along this coast are among the highest in Spain, which the south-facing orientation of the terrace and solarium exploits directly: the main outdoor spaces receive sun through the middle of the day and afternoon. Green space close to the property includes Parque Benamaina next door and Parque La Paloma about 2 km away, while viewpoints in the hills above town, such as Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km, signal the transition from the flat urban core towards the Sierra. The steep 8.2% gradient between the town and the shore means the area is not uniformly flat, though the immediate street of the house itself is level. Rainfall is modest and concentrated in the cooler months, keeping outdoor use of the solarium and pool realistic for much of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The Benalmadena coastline offers several named beaches within a short radius of the house: Playa de Santa Ana at 0.5 km, Playa Malapesquera at 0.7 km and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.8 km straight-line, the latter known for its distinctive Moorish-style building fronting the shore. The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, reflecting water quality and service standards. Puerto Marina, about 4.5 km away, is one of the coast's principal leisure harbours with dining and nightlife around its basin. Golf options span three courses within 9 km, from the Pitch & Putt at 1.0 km suited to short practice, through the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.9 km, to the Málaga Parador club at 8.9 km. Everyday recreation is equally well served on foot: the ice rink at 0.6 km, the racket club at 1.0 km and the municipal sports centre at 1.1 km cover indoor and court sports, part of a total of 219 sports facilities across the town. For walking, the hillside miradores above the town provide graded viewpoints reached within a few kilometres.
219 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 46 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 33 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 96 mm |
| April | 16.3°C | 44 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 5 mm |
| September | 23.4°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.0°C | 49 mm |
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Ref: VL586826
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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